Today was the first day of the University of Illinois baseball Orange and Blue World Series. It was a nice mild October afternoon day for a baseball game and it was nice to see a few fans out at Illinois Field to watch the guys play ball. It may be…
I just noticed today that the updated roster for the 2011 season has been posted on the U of I baseball website. That in itself is great. I have a hard enough time keep the new guys straight. But there’s a new bonus that probably appeals to geeks like me. …
Willie Argo gets a hit in Game 2 of the 2009 Orange and Blue World Series I found out just today that the dates for the Orange and Blue World Series have been scheduled. The team plans to play on October 4-6. No times have been given but weekday O&B…
The clubhouse addition at Illinois Field is really taking shape now. Here are some photos from today. From across the street: A little closer: From the west side: …and from the southeast.
I wandered in to see how the clubhouse addition was coming along and then watched some practice, too. Here are some photos. You see Brandon Hohl at his familiar thirdbase position at the top. Coach Westray imparting some sage advice to some of the pitchers. The outfielders were…
While I was out at Illinois Field today, I noticed they had made some discernable progress on the clubhouse renovation. There are now walls! Well, they’ve started on them, at least. Here’s a view from the southeast side: It gives us, and more importantly the players, a concrete…
Some photos I took today watching the Illini practice: It was good to see #1 Illinois Baseball fan John Santas out there checking the status of the team. He says going out to the ballpark to see the team practice “makes the day that much better”. I’d have to agree. …
Took some time after work to watch the team in full practice today. Despite what it looks like in the top photo it was pretty much all business. For example, here’s Ditt running the bases, a fine sight for any Illini baseball fan: I’ve put all (the good) photos from…
I stopped by Illinois Field today after work to observe practice. The team was still in individual workouts so I’ll hold off on posting photos for the time being. Coach Snider tells me that full team practice will probably begin after Wednesday. The players look good. Specifically, Matt Dittman looks…
Last night, I went with friends (thanks to all of you, I know you’ll read this) to see the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians-Toledo Mudhens game. A baseball game is always fun but when former Illini Shawn Roof is the starting thirdbaseman for one of the teams, it makes it awesome. So…